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Posted by Addonis on January 25, 2009 at 5:51pm

Portrait watermarked for artists protectionAddonis ParkerBIOGRAPHYMiami artist and studio owner, Addonis Parker, is, at the very least, an accomplished man of many talents. Nicknamed "Giant" as a child for his now 6’5" frame, he is just as kind and gentle an artist as he is a father and community man. Addonis Parker was well known in Central Florida, Atlanta, Georgia art circles before coming to Miami. He has been recognized for his artistic ability since the age of 4. He is an accomplished portrait painter, muralist and collage painter. After high school, Addonis attended Brevard Community College in Florida majoring in Art and Computer Science until 1995. In 1996, he attended Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia obtaining continuing education credits in Art History & Music, and started an AUC Center art group there from 1997 to 1998. It was then that Addonis became involved in after-school and community based art programs as the Program Director for recreation, art and science classes at the YMCA.His love of, and talent for, art is almost innate. Inspired by family, life experiences, and his own struggles with life in the inner city even being homeless himself for a while, Addonis made the decision to give back to the inner city by teaching art and establishing art programs for inner city kids in Miami. From the YMCA to group homes for boys and the juvenile justice system to his own Art Forever Studio in Miami, Addonis is striving to reach the hearts and artistic minds of at-risk youths. The titles he has held in that regard have almost been as many as the awards he’s received and pieces he has done for several city and state governments, major corporations, and educational facilities.Addonis has to numerous EXHIBITIONS under his belt , US and International.PUBLIC MURAL INSTALLATIONS• “I Cry”, Haitian Play Stage Backdrop, Miami, FL 2006• Restoration of the historical mural “Prince of Peace,” 2006• “William English Plantation” Historical Mural, 2004• New Day Mural “Art in the Park,” 2002• “Diminishing Africa” Allapattah Middle School, 2002• Cocoa High School “Tiger Pride,” 1989• Georgia Military College “Military Minded,” 1991• “River of Life” for client Earnest Parker, 2007• MTV for Source Awards “Real Vibes,” 2005• Edison Middle School, Miami, FL, “Free World,” 2005• “A Step Up in the Game,” Range Park, Miami, FL, 2003• “Elaine the Mystic,” for client Elaine Johnson, 1997• “Jesus” St.John Church of God in Christ, 1989• “Pool Time” Joe Lee Smith Center, Cocoa, FL• “Art of Harmony” project for Coca Cola involving 11 Murals in the Miami Area• “United World,” Drug Free Youth in Town, Miami, FL• “Victory Park” Victory Park, Miami, FL• “Faces of Miami” Martin Luther King Business Center• Mary McLeod Bethune CAA (Pre-K), Miami, FL “Children’s Wall”, 2007• Brentwood Park Pavilion, Miami Gardens, FL “Diversity and Peace Mural”, 2008• Pennacle Housing Group – “Sugarcane Alley” Oct.10, 2008AWARDS• 2007 Van Guard Award, Presented by Dade County Parks and Recreation• 2007 People Choice Award, Presented by the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center• Community Icon Award, 2005, Presented by Mayor Manny Diaz for Community Involvement• “Artist of the Year” Miami Dade, 2003, Presented by Liberty City Cultural Affairs• “Artist of the Year” Atlanta Artist Club, 1998• “Best of Show” (Art) in AUC Center, 1997• “Who’s Who in ART,” Presented by Who’s Who, 1991--------------------------------------------------------------------------------It’s the same Hotmail®. If by “same” you mean up to 70% faster. Get your account now.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. Check it out.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------image001.jpg image002.jpg image003.jpg image004.jpg

Counterfeit Connections by Pam Perry

Posted by Pam Perry on January 25, 2009 at 5:48pm

I just finished my new book, Synergy Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Market Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your Ministry. This book has been in my heart for years – and God sent me help.I had co-authors: Anthony & Crystal Obey (who also happen to be publishers and joint venture specialists) and help of other contributors, Bob Ivory, Karen Taylor-Bass, Monica Wood and Sherese Duncan. Plus great “eyes” to do the proofing like Leah Hubbard, Tamekia Ashford, Natasha Munson, Vic Bolton and Skyla Thomas.We help each other. Everyone needs help. Even President Obama is advocating everyone working together. No one can do anything alone. We have to use the power of partnerships to reach our goals.Did you get that? Use the power of partnerships –not use people. There is a difference.And let me explain because the world is filled with users. I’ve had the misfortune of some of these parasites work for me – and tried to take my business out.But the minute I purged them from the company, Ministry Marketing Solutions was able to fulfill its destiny.Don’t let “blood suckers” destroy you. Be careful who you pour into and mentor – check their motives. Gage their loyalty. See if they really are “for you” or want to “be you.” If they want to be you – they are intent to secretly steal all your information and contacts from you, all the while with a big smile on their face.Not only did they steal confidential information and use the company’s contacts for personal use, they advertised to everyone that they generated much of the work for MMS clients. And people began to trust them as a publicist.Now it’s one thing to stretch the truth on your resume, and it’s another to lie and say you ran campaigns and orchestrated publicity programs – when you were just really “in training” and basically administrative support.It takes a lot of nerve to tell people that you had the strategies, skills and contacts to do a job – when you are just really learning as you go and following instructions given to you. I call that a “counterfeit” and the “hating on your help” syndrome.How do you know if you’re “hating on your help” – or know someone who is:1. You fail to acknowledge or honor those who have helped you along the way. Failure to reciprocate to those who introduced you to a link in your personal destiny or exposed you to situations or experiences that expanded your vision. It’s called mentoring.I regularly give homage to my mentors and whenever I can I reach out and ask them how can I help them. Whenever they need me, I’m there to support, endorse or promote something for them. They know they can count on me – because they unselfishly helped me.2. You try to compete with your mentor and think you know more than them in the area that you received their training and advice. I never compete with my mentor – though they want me to be successful, I have enough respect for them to always defer to them or offer them as the “authority” – not myself.But if my mentor gives me the “nod” to go ahead and take a project by the reigns, I then go full steam because I have their blessing. Be careful if someone claims to know it all and there are no real references or mentors cheering them on. If they can’t credit where they got their information, that means they STOLE IT and are a counterfeit.3. And the last way you can if there is a “hating on your help” syndrome present, is when other people bring the mentor or previous employer up in conversation, and instead of speaking positively and telling people how they helped you, you share confidential information and spread gossip. This shows lack of business scruples.Now that may make you feel better for that moment, but actually what you did is diminish your integrity, credibility and character in the eyes of others. And they think, “Wow, if they can’t give credit where credit is due, that means – she’d probably do the same thing to me.” Then they’ll probably be careful about including you in their inner circle – because they feel that you can’t be trusted.So, if you find yourself “hating on your help” make a change for good. Time out for trying to take other people’s stuff and passing it off as your own! I know money is tight for people, but integrity lasts forever.THE NEW BUZZ FOR BUSINESSIf you really admire a person and want to what they do, help them be better. They will mentor you, grow you up to be bigger and better and you’ll flow with blessings. It’s a biblical principle to honor your mentor and we reap what we sow.Cooperation is better than competition. There is power in partnerships. Team work does make the dream work. Add synergy energy to your relationships and watch your business and life skyrocket to new heights.www.ministrymarketingsolutions.blogspot.com

My name is Everest John Alexander and I'm NOT an Internet Guru!!!

Posted by Rickey on January 25, 2009 at 5:10pm

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Build Your Mailing List for Free!

Posted by Tsmart78 on January 25, 2009 at 4:30pm

Ok, so you want to build your business online, but you need a base to advertise to. The best way to build your mailing list with "OPT-IN" subscribers. (People who agree to receive emails from you). Is by having a lead capture page. A lead capture page, also known as a SQUEEZE PAGE is a page that basically collects the visitor's name, email address, and whatever else you may request. Now don't think that people will just give you their info for nothing. People today wisely are careful about who they give their information to.So how do you get them to give you their contact info and agree to join your mailing list?????Having a great offer that your subscriber just must have is the final piece of the puzzle. You need it to be something of value that leaves them drooling. This can be a piece of software, an instructional video, an email series or an ebook. The key is that it must be something that your visitor will feel they must have. Now they have a reason to give you permission to email them. More importantly, you have given them something of value. This will help you start the relationship.Ok, so now you know how to get them to give you their info, but where's your page? Luckily there is FREE software available that will help you with that part too. It's called Instant Sqeeze Page Generator. This program has templates, Graphics and EASY instructions on what to do. Its basically a WHYSWYG (What you see is what you get) program. You just type in what you want the page to say, edit the appearance like you would in WORD, and the program spits it out in web page form. Best of all, Instant Squeeze Page Generator, ISPG, offers you a wide selection of gifts that you may offer to your subscribers. They host the gifts, they handle the download. You only need to add a link to one of their pages for your subscribers to be able to download the gift. ISPG handles everything for you. They give you the proven template, host your page, offer the gift and handle the download all from a simple point and click interface. They can even host the page for you if you need that!All you need to do is create your page with their point and click process and get visitor’s to it. They do every thing else. All for the absolute best price -$0-. Start getting your subscribers today and watch your income soar.Get Your copy of Instant Squeeze Page Generator HereHave a great day.Tsmart78P.S. There isn’t an easier or cheaper way to get subscribers than what ISPG offers. What are you waiting for?Get Your copy of Instant Squeeze Page Generator Here-------Get free Traffic to your site with HITS2U--

See This New Thing

Posted by Kemi Fadojutimi on January 25, 2009 at 2:23pm

See this new thing. Please go to the link below and read the story about more drugs, such as cheese. These drugs are to target our children.I followed the link and sure enough, there's a Fox News story about this drug that dealers are trying to hook young kids on. Maybe, you would like to warn your grandchildren and children.It no longer looks like drugs, tastes like drugs, smells like drugs. Who would think to refuse a nice strawberry candy? Ignorance is NOT bliss -- especially if it is your kid that accepts the treats.This is a new drug known as 'strawberry quick '.There is a very scary thing going on in the schools right now that we all need to be aware of.There is a type of crystal meth going around that looks like strawberry pop rocks (the candy t hat sizzles and 'pops' in your mouth). It also smells like strawberry and it is being handed out to kids in school yards. They are calling it strawberry meth or strawberry quick.Kids are ingesting this thinking that it is candy and being rushed off to the hospital in dire condition. It also comes in chocolate, peanut butter, cola, cherry, grape and orange.Please instruct your children not to accept candy from strangers and even not to accept candy that looks like this from a friend (who may have been given it and believe d it is candy) and to take any that they may have to a teacher, principal, etc. immediately.Pass this email on to as many people as you can (even if they don't have kids) so that we can raise awareness and hopefully prevent any tragedies from occurring.Click on the link below, it is very informative!! Us Parents need to know this!!http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,271215,00.html2 attachments — Download all attachments View all imagesimage001.jpg3K View Downloadimage002.jpg7K View Download

As far as New Year's resolutions go...

Posted by Debrah on January 25, 2009 at 2:09pm

Mini Excerpts from RedBookMag.com/Sex & Relationships"Get a better sex life" probably falls way down on the list, after "Lose weight," "Exercise more," and "Eat leafy greens." But the truth is, sex is healthy, too — for you and for your marriage. (Plus, working on it is a lot more enjoyable than counting calories.) So this January, take charge of your sex life by following these fun resolutions — we guarantee they'll lead to exciting and satisfying trysts and take your sex life to a whole new level.Resolution #10: Have sex (sometimes) when you're not in the mood.Like most women, you probably have nights when sex is the last thing on your mind, and you'd give anything to sprawl out and get eight hours of shut-eye. But then your husband gives the signal that he's ready for some nooky. What to do? Well, going along with the idea can actually be a titillating surprise for you. "If he knows how to push your buttons, then having sex when your husband is ready and you're not means it's very likely you'll get aroused once you get going," says Zoldbrod. It can also give you and your husband a boost outside of the bedroom. A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that sex plays a major role in a person's happiness. Don't think of it as giving in to him, think of it as giving in to pleasure.Resolution #5: Get yourself some (or some more!) grown-up toys.Experts say that variety, novelty, and fun are all keys to keeping sex hot. A good sex toy provides all of the above and can help you and your husband live out your sexual fantasies. There's a wide range of products to choose from, so start with what you're comfortable with. For beginners, vibrators that don't look phallic, such as the Pocket Rocket, tend to be less intimidating. If you already own the basics and are ready for more advanced toys, try a vibrator that stimulates both your C-Spot and your G-spot (My recommendation: Freddy). Or get something that's made for both of you, such as the Jelly Tool Belt — a dual penis ring that has a vibrator in it to stimulate you. My recommendation: - Aurora - it is the #1 toy for couples.If you're not sure how to bring up the idea of experimenting, here are two ways: (1) Surprise your husband with some edible massage lotion (the Pure Romance line is a good choice) to spur a conversation — say, "Do you like this? Does it feel good?" (2) Make shopping a task you do together at a store, with a catalog or online. Some good, discreet Websites are Adameve.com, Mypleasure.com and Babeland.com....and BootyParlorParties.com/dsm!!!!!Resolution #12: Break out of your routine.Every couple has a tried-and-true method for getting in the mood. But let's be honest — the same old thing can get a bit boring. So mix things up. Even small tweaks can increase the passion in your marriage. Have sex in a different room of the house, make out in the car, take a bath together, spend more than five minutes on foreplay or "exchange three wishes that you want in bed," suggests Cadell. "That way you're playing a game — and a give-give scenario is always a success." Another tactic: Do things that you and your husband did together in the days before you had children. Shared experiences — such as dancing, going to the gym together or taking a romantic stroll — help you two connect emotionally and see each other as more than simply Mom and Dad. "You're reminded of those butterflies-in-your-stomach early days," says Zoldbrod. "Then you hold hands and, chances are, you come home to have some great sex."For complete article at: http://www.redbookmag.com/love-sex/advice/sex-resolutions

It's All About the Traffic

Posted by Michelle Diane on January 25, 2009 at 9:45am

Doesn’t matter what you’re marketing; it’s all a numbers game and website traffic is king. I’m sure we’re all in agreement about that; whether you’re into affiliate marketing, MLM or newspaper, if nobody visits your site, you’re just spinning your wheels. I spend countless hours looking for and trying innovative ways to increase the readership of Not Ur Momma's News; every one of you that’s serious about what you’re doing does the same.I stopped by because I found a way to take a bit of the pressure off and I want to share it with you. Monday, I decided to give yet another free traffic driver a try. Truth is I didn’t have a lot of hope, but I hadn’t looked at Traffic Swarm before, their concept of passive marketing appealed to me and I can use all the time savers I can get. The sign up is short, so I figured what the heck and went for it.You’ve gotta know I’m glad I did. NUMN has 4 new subscribers and… Don’t tell anybody, but I’m a closet MLMer and the program I promote got 2 new sign ups through Traffic Swarm too. I am loving this ya’ll. It’s easy; it’s free and best of all it works. Do yourself and your business a favor; join Traffic Swarm now. It will prove to be your best time investment this week.I am a free member of Traffic Swarm; I don’t make a penny when you join, but you will. And I didn’t stop by today to recruit downline, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t ask all currently comparing cutting edge opportunities to please ask me about The Goldrush before you decide. And I’ll pass on a hint, if you don’t mind? Join Traffic Swarm now; build your credits while you shop for the right opportunity and you’ll be locked, loaded and ready to advertise on day one.To all ya’ll with a product and a website to promote it; join Traffic Swarm now. I promise you won’t regret it.

To be strong...

Posted by Antavia Cooper on January 25, 2009 at 12:00am

To be strong, remind yourself that you can be. To be strong, remind yourself of why you choose to be. To be strong, remind yourself of what your strength, focus and discipline have already brought you. To be strong, remind yourself that your commitment can be just as powerful as any excuse or rationalization. To be strong, have a well-understood purpose and a well-defined plan. To be strong, be sincerely thankful for all that you have and for all that you are able to do. To be strong, begin with your thoughts. When your thoughts are of strength and of positive possibilities, your actions will follow along. Each day the world will send you all sorts of challenges, difficulties, temptations and distractions. Know that these things are surely coming your way, and choose in advance to be strong. As the ups and downs of life arrive, remind yourself that you have chosen to be strong. Then as each moment passes, you'll naturally follow through on that choice.Be Blessed,Terri

The Dream Continues

Posted by desiree on January 24, 2009 at 8:13pm

I am glad for those that got to see this event and experience the melding of humanity. As a former insider of Capitol Hill I can tell all of you that the words of Dr. King kept wispering in my head as I watched this event. In one speech he spoke the words that "there are some difficult days ahead." These words could not be more phophetic and true at the same time with the current state of our country. "I pray that one day a person will be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." This could not be more true with this election and installation of the first truely African American as President of our country. "I Have A Dream" The words in that speech have come to pass and now we as a people and as a nation must not let humanity down.We MUST uphold the truth and and act upon the words. We have now seen generations of all ages wake up from their slumber, wipe off the cobb webs of inequity, injustice, racism, sexism, despair, and degredation. We are now OBLIGATED to enebreate them all with the tools to reshape america, to reform the minds of the world to enact upon the task that is before us. We must show the world that we as a nation has changed for the better. With this grand inaugural event that has taken place we must "hold these truths to be self evident" that indeed finally all men and women are created equal. We have so far given those that are watching us from a distance that we do indeed have an Audacity to Hope and the Audacity to make sure this nation rises up to the call.We must all do our part. This is no longer a black issue it has become a national cause beyond the rainbow.

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Your Dream Is Calling by Bob Ivory (www.IvoryCoastMedia.com)

Posted by Pam Perry on January 24, 2009 at 4:57pm

Current mood: goodLiving your dream is hard. No question about it. But there are ways to soften the blow of dissappointments that will eventually come to us all.One way to keep everything in perspective is to notice and appreciate the "small things".When I remember those that have helped me in seamingly small ways, I realize that those individuals could have been doing a dozen different things, may be two dozen and yet they chose to spend a piece of their life helping me. That's right, a piece of their life!When you say "a piece of their life" you place value on the time they spend helping you.An attitude of gratitude will take you much further than ungrateful and filled with angst about not manifesting your desires.Remember to enjoy the journey because most of our life is spent in process. You can't cheat the process of life. Trying to cheat it is like trying to swim upstream. You may make some superficial, ultimately meaningless progress but in the end you always get pushed back.Remember, it doesn't cost you anything to say thank you. It could cost you everything if you forget to.Remember: Life Is Good.Visit Bob at www.IvoryCoastMedia.com and see his Book Trailers & graphic design and branding strategy.Synergy Energy!

Hear Bro. Bedford's radio interview "Conversations with Black Millionaire Entrepreneurs"

Posted by Pam Perry on January 24, 2009 at 4:30pm

Bro. Bedford is founder of How To Be A Black Entrepreneur.com and President of G.B.I. Group L.L.C. a private investment firm. Bro. Bedford is considered by many to be a fresh new voice with new and innovative ideas for Black Empowerment particularly in the areas of Entrepreneurship and Investment/Finance. He is the author of several e-books, The Fall Of The Dollar: Are Black People Prepared for the Coming Economic Collapse and How To Be A Black Entrepreneur in the Information age. His current release My Conversations with Black Millionaire Entrepreneurs: No Non-Sense Lessons From Those Who’ve Been There, Done That! Has been an instant success.Available at www.howtobeablackentrepreneur.com.www.PamPerryPR.com

AFFIRMATIONS FOR NEW BEGINNINGS (TURN YOUR SPEAKERS UP)

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on January 24, 2009 at 3:30pm

FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND OLE' SCHOOL PEACE.SUCCESS IN SUCCESS TO ALL!

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Search Engine Submission Done Right!

Posted by Tsmart78 on January 24, 2009 at 2:30pm

Search Engine Submission Done Right!

You have an affiliate website, but how do you expect to make some hard core cash from there unless you can ensure a constant pour out of visitors. Generating consistent traffic to your website is as important in Internet marketing as it is to have a product or a service at offer. You may have the best product and the best services, but the point is to be visible and to let your prospects know that you are there. This is where Internet marketing comes in to the limelight and since visibility in the search engines is decisive to your success here, search engine indexing and a higher ranking becomes equally important.

SpinSuccess is one of the leading search engine submission services and it would not be an overstatement to call them the best in the industry. Their services specialize in encouraging and facilitating the top earning affiliate websites and their desire is to do the same for you as well. Whatever be your predilection in choice of services and products, they is resolved to soar the amount of traffic to your website, thereby rocketing your bottom line like never before. Their services have been adopted by several satisfied customers, testifying their infallibility in getting you exactly what you want.

Of course, the guaranteed service of the SpinSuccess team sure needs some applause. However, the affordability of their services is also what sets them apart from any other search engine submission services and, probably, any other means of Internet adverting. The team specializes in over-delivering each of their clients within the affordability that is so much unknown in the industry. Their clients receive a pay-per-click credit of $100 for looksnap.com in addition with another pay-per-click credit of $100 for questclick.com. Additionally, a SpinSuccess client receives $200 worth paid advertise just by becoming a member of their services.

Valued $500, the SpinSuccess package is available within any Internet marketer’s affordability. Their monthly membership is worth $74, which makes it so much perfect for just any one to avail and ensure regular flow of cash, working right from the comforts of their home. You can also avail their limited period offer, whereby you can become a member to their world-class services at a monthly subscription of as low as $29.95. You can witness yourself the amount of traffic being generated you your website and deiced for yourself what sets SpinSuccess apart from any other source of Internet adverting.

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"YES WE CAN" Design the Relationship you want in 2009. "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."

Posted by Tracey on January 24, 2009 at 7:30am

Design the Relationship you want.I have found that a lot of the same things that work for me in business also work for me in my relationship with my husband. For the last 6 months my husband and I have been consciously making plans, going over contracts, scheduling meetings and doing revisions. Sounds, boring... not at all.Just like in business you must have a written plan, that is something to measure your progress by. When things are not working out one of us, whomever has noticed it first may say, "we need to take some time out and talk," this is what I am referring to when I say have meetings. And our meetings are not necessarily formal, they may take place anytime, whenever we get the chance, in the morning, in bed or over the phone, but the point is we talk about the situation (conducting our meeting) and if we find we need to revise the plan, we do it. We may disagree on what exactly needs to be revised but that is just what happens in a board meeting, but eventually there is a consensus and we go from there. And just like in business when you must take the client out to lunch or dinner, you must do that same for your spouse or significant other. In business we don't expect to treat the client in an uncaring manner and then believe that you are going to keep their business. So I say remember to treat your partner the same.The point to all the above is that you have to plan your life and even if you are a single person that eventually wants to get married. Take the time and write down your ideal person you want and how you want the relationship to be. Design your relationship as you would your business and see what will happen for you. This will also work if you have not found the significant other yet, write your plans.Who has done this also? Tell us about it.Who doesn't think this could work for you, whyYou are WELCOME to visit www.beautifulenterprise.com to take a look at ALL our other endeavers.

Free Marketing Tool

Posted by Tsmart78 on January 24, 2009 at 2:00am

I've recently been introduced to a free marketing tool called DesktopLightning.DesktopLightning.com is a viral marketing tool.- They use the term viral because it is easy to circulate and the membership grows exponentially. Don't worry, it is guaranteed to be virus free and has no adware.I've been using it for several weeks now and I have no complaints. It is a great way to communicate with others and to build your marketing list.check out: My DesktopLightning Page for a full description.It is primarily designed for people who have something they want to promote or advertise.If you don't have something you want to promote or advertise yet, it still may be a good idea to sign up and build yourself a marketing network now, so that you can advertise to it later.Once you've brought some people into your network below you, they will start building their own networks. This process will continue 15 levels deep.Then, you'll be able to send broadcasts right to the desktops of everyone below you, promoting or advertising whatever it is that you want to promote or advertise.Don't worry, it's non obtrusive and free!

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Posted by Eula M. Young, COO on January 24, 2009 at 1:30am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2009CONTACT:Eula M. Young, COO212-281-2286eula@griotsrollproduction.comwww.griotsrollproduction.comhttp://griotsroll.ning.comEula M. Young, COO & Co-Founder of Griot’s Roll Film Production & Services Inc. a certified business owner is spotlighted in a on-line magazine called “SISTERHOOD AGENDA MAGAZINE" VOLUME 1 2009” in the Women in Business section of this on-line magazine was developed by Ms. Angela D. Coleman in 1994.Sisterhood Agenda, Inc. is a global, award-winning non-profit organization created to uplift and aid in the self-development of women and girls of African descent, a historically at-risk and traditionally underserved population. Sisterhood Agenda serves over 3 million women and girls each year in over 30 countries.Sisterhood Agenda creates and centralizes resources for females of African descent to address health, cultural, social, and economic needs through a variety of innovative approaches, publications, programs and services. Based in Newark, New Jersey, social impact is expanded through partnerships with agencies, individuals and businesses throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, United Kingdom, and Africa. Global Partners in the Diaspora create an extensive sisterhood network to empower girls and women of African descent to become powerful voices for positive change around the globe. http://www.sisterhoodagenda.comSisterhood Agenda coordinates program replication throughout the Diaspora. Sisterhood Agenda publishes the groundbreaking magazine, Sisterhood Agenda Magazine, other books and program guides to enlighten and empower women and girls of African descent with:• Sisterhood• Self-knowledge• Self-development, and• Self-esteemEula M. Young has extensive experience working and volunteering with girls, a former Girl Scout Leader in the Bronx, New York, she volunteered her time to a year round troop, to develop the education and building self-esteem of young girls. Her troops had 100 girls from Daisies - Senior Cadet’s. When she wasn’t volunteering with the Girl Scouts she spent her time working in her children’s elementary school as a Parent Association Member at Large, Secretary and President of the Parents Association working endless hours to help build a south Bronx School with the Principle and the Community School Board. She not only help pass policies to further the education of the children in C.E.S. 53x, she also worked to revised the by-laws of 53x which at that time was over 20 years old.One of Ms. Young’s proudest moments as a Girl Scout Leader was marching in the Hero’s Parade for Nelson Mandela on June 20, 1990. New York gave Mr. Mandela a hero’s parade and Ms. Eula’s girls scout troops were invited and marched in that parade right behind Nelson Mandela’s float. Ms. Young has received numerous awards for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership from the Girt Scout Council of Greater New York, The Council of Supervisors and Administrators of the City of New York Parent Leadership Award, Certificate of Services Achievements, Certificate of Merit to the Children of C.E.S 53x just to name a few.Ms. Young is a member of the Harlem Business Networking Internationl group and a membership committee coordinator.Eula M. Young is available for articles, interviews, panel discussions, speaking engagements, networking events, business conferences, seminars and lectures. For booking and information on the Harlem BNI, contact Eula M. Young, COO at (212) 281-2286 or eula@griotsrollproduction.com.Griot’s Roll Film Production & Services is certified with:New York City Department of Small Business Services Division of Economic and Financial Opportunity M/WBE Certified Business EnterpriseNew York State Empire State Development Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development MBE Certified BusinessNew York State Dormitory Authority (DASNY) Office of Opportunity Program M/WBE Certified Business

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Posted by Antavia Cooper on January 23, 2009 at 11:00pm

You may not get it right on the first attempt. Do it anyway, and you'll soon figure it out. People are likely to come up with all sorts of reasons why it will never work. Work on it anyway, and commit yourself to handling each challenge as it comes. Something unexpected will probably happen, in your life, in your industry, or in the world at large, that will cause many of your assumptions to be incorrect. Move forward anyway, because you are perfectly capable of adjusting to changing conditions. It's possible that you won't get the results you expected. Learn from the results you do get, and with your newfound knowledge you'll discover ways to achieve even better results than you first expected.There is no good reason to deny yourself the opportunity to accomplish whatever you choose to accomplish. Life is about making a difference, and you will never run out of ways to do that.Whatever has happened, whatever they say, whatever the state of the weather or the economy may be, move forward anyway. Life is what you choose to make it.Be Blessed!Terri

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Posted by Dr. Gina M.-S. on January 23, 2009 at 7:15pm

I attempt to approach life's trials with a spiritual point of view. I think that most people can give introspective concepts and ideas. I thought when I write, people are on the same page as me. But I have been wrong, one too many times, lately. I never said anything with malice or contempt unless I intentionally do it with strong statements.Lately, I have had to tell someone I have not met in person and only known on the internet that "I hated him, period". Then he started lunacy about calling me "mental unstable"... Maybe I should be grateful, because he will not mess with me if he thinks that...Then, I had to read some lunacy that we need to wholeheartedly forgive convicted child pedophiles because some "parents raise their children to be cute, and when they sit on a pedophiles' laps and how that might around him or her". First, I am shocked a Pastor of God would say that. Second, I did not merit a retarded comment like that from anybody. Third, when questioned, the logic and comments made by this "man of God" attempted to justify why we have to forgive--not mentioning how a convicted sex offender ought to be an adult and say, no, I cannot stay with you...Lastly, my first love when I was a young adult has been my Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I have been an active member for almost 20 years. I PLEDGED when it was legal, above ground. It was hard for me to join Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. when I did. But I chose to be resilient and hold on to my dreams and joined when I was college. I have served at several levels for my Sorority since I joined and I have been grateful for the experiences I have received. However lately, due to financial circumstances, I can not serve at a local level and ONLY at the International Boule level. Which is fine for me right now. Eventually, I might go back to my local chapter.My issue is how is ANYONE who is NOT a member of my Sorority is going to speak about any membership related activity after all the stuff I have done? WTH? Too many interjections by the peanut gallery. Bears no relevancy to the organization overall. People are too concerned about what is on someone else's plate than what is one their own! Or, to make it relevant, how can you say to another, let me take that speck out of your eye when you have a board in your own...Lately, it just does not seem that these "negroes" are to swift or they aren't the sharpest tools in the chest... The are too worried about keeping up appearances rather than serving the community, by rolling up their sleeves and making the critical changes needed. And this is not a one-time deal. This is supposed to be once a week helping people. More than just reading a story to disadvantage kids every now and then... About confirming passing state exams so they graduate. More than just moving dirt around one day at Habitat for Humanity, how about those engineers, like NSBE, designing "green" structures for them as a challenge. More than just testing blood and pee for diseases. How about, making sure people have the facts about these diseases and coaching them to making better health choices. More than participating in that random cancer walk for one day. How about serving on the walk committee?I have hyper-extended myself to communicating these issues to these "negro organizations" and I am fed up!If we want a place at the table, no amount of protesting is going to help. Not even our President Barack Obama or First Lady Michelle Obama is going to change the exorbitant amount of work that needs to be done for all Americans--which essentially means, we get left behind--unless we start busting out butts and get out there just like we did for the vote. Not this election, but ALL elections. Maybe running election centers and installing election devices... How about that. Over and beyond!!!I am tired of "negroes" taking credit for areas they only bought a bootleg sticker for today. What happened to the "trailblazers"? I guess they got old, like Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowrey or the Tuskegee Airmen... All of those older gentlemen fought and died so that we could have a PRESIDENT OBAMA!!!Neither brother or sister is getting this, until it is too late. But there are a few of us. Some call us the 5 percenters. Some lead us to newer and rarer Earths. Then some, like myself are left alone, biding there time, when one day, somebody "discovers" the quintessential changes that I discovered in my areas of expertise, and maybe I might get lauded. Then, bandwagoners or groupiesm starts... However, my task put before me is NOT about fame or fortune, while that would be nice, it is about doing right for those I serve and pursuit of perpetuity.Mind you, the path I have chosen in my life is daunting, but if I don't do it, who will? If not now, when? If not me, then who? Why wait? I know I am not the smartest, the brightest, the most faithful or "holiest". I am not the prettiest, the fastest or the loving kindness-nest. But I have passion and desire to seek justice for my cause. And I will do whatever it takes without soul compromising, to ensure that justice.And if I am judged by "negroes" who have done little but to talk about others rather than ideas, then hey, I get judged and I cannot let that deter me on this quest!For, as Roman 8:31 says, "if God is for me, who can be against me"?Just keep ordering my steps, Lord... You know I love you.Nameste',Dr. G-Ariafya LLCFounding Member & PresidentMental Zeal for Spirit & Well-BeingWithin Unity There Is Strength

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